Napoleon

Fools have a great advantage over the wise; they are always self-satisfied.

Napoleon

For my part, it is not the mystery of the incarnation which I discover in religion, but the mystery of social order, which associates with heaven that idea of equality which prevents the rich from destroying the poor.

Napoleon

For the stability of the Government, the people should have a considerable voice in the elections.

Napoleon

Force is the law of animals, men are ruled by conviction.

Napoleon

Forethought we may have, undoubtedly, but not foresight.

Napoleon

Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.

Napoleon

France always has plenty men of talent, but it is always deficient in men of action and high character.

Napoleon

France has more need of me than I have need of France.

Napoleon

France is invaded; I am leaving to take command of my troops, and, with God’s help and their valor, I hope soon to drive the enemy beyond the frontier.

Napoleon

France needs nothing so much to promote her regeneration as good mothers.

Napoleon